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Dimensions Somerset The Brambles

The Brambles Six Acres Close, Roman Road, Taunton, TA1 2BD

Residential care home · 7 beds · Dimensions

Street view · 2020
Street view · 2020 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,485
CQC rating
Good
February 2022
Beds
7
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Somerset
£1,485a week

About £77,220 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,970 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Somerset, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £365 a week less, £18,980 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,615 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Taunton
76 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Somerset

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Dimensions Somerset The Brambles

Dimensions Somerset The Brambles is a residential care home in Taunton, in the Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 7 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Dimensions, which operates 32 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2017.

At its latest inspection, published February 2022, the CQC rated Dimensions Somerset The Brambles Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Dimensions Somerset The Brambles has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Somerset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,544 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 198 registered care homes in Somerset. The nearest to Dimensions Somerset The Brambles include Dimensions Somerset Ashbury, Lavender Court and Hamilton Park Nursing Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities

Registration

Brand
Dimensions
Registered with CQC
April 2017
Latest CQC rating
Good (February 2022)
Council area
Somerset
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Dimensions Somerset The Brambles was rated Good; inspectors found people were safe and treated kindly, but staffing shortages could affect activities and choice.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Dimensions Somerset The Brambles has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Somerset typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,544 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Dimensions Somerset The Brambles

How much does Dimensions Somerset The Brambles cost?

Dimensions Somerset The Brambles has not published its fees. Care homes in Somerset typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,544 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Dimensions Somerset The Brambles?

The Care Quality Commission rated Dimensions Somerset The Brambles Good in February 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Dimensions Somerset The Brambles provide nursing care?

No. Dimensions Somerset The Brambles is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Dimensions Somerset The Brambles offer dementia care?

Dimensions Somerset The Brambles is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Somerset listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Dimensions Somerset The Brambles have?

Dimensions Somerset The Brambles is registered for up to 7 residents.

Care at home

76 live-in carers within about two hours of Somerset

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,020 to £1,330 a week. 62 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available.”
Holly C., about Dace L.
“She was not phased by anything, she was adaptable, kind & gave us complete confidence to go away & not worry about a thing!”
Karen C., about Mandy E.
See live-in carers near SomersetProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Dimensions Somerset Ashbury, Taunton

Dimensions Somerset Ashbury

Taunton, TA1 · 0.0 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDimensions
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Taunton

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

76 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Somerset
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Lavender Court, Taunton

Lavender Court

Taunton, TA1 · 0.0 km · 85 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSomerset Care
Care home fees
from £1,520 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 32 care homes run by Dimensions